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Ambassador Feature: Emilia Pountney

Ambassador Feature: Emilia Pountney

by | Oct 8, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

#BOOtOutBullying

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR | EMILIA POUNTNEY

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

***To recognize ‘Bullying Prevention Month’ this October, we will have special ambassador features every week for the rest of this month. We reached out to some of our amazing ambassadors to share with us how they #BOOtOutBullying – we are proud to have such an inspiring community of leaders and motivators!***

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A TIME YOU FELT BULLIED AND HOW IT MADE YOU FEEL? 

I did not fit in with the kids in my year at school. One of the girls told everyone not to talk to me or be my friend – this made me feel lonely and sad.

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Emilia Pountney
#BOOtOutBullying

 

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS BEING BULLIED?

Talk to someone . . .a teacher, family or an older friend – someone you trust. It’s also not your fault. 

HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE AND SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES?

Encouragement and support – we are all different and we should embrace individuality. We are all special in our own way!

HOW HAS BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

It has given me the confidence to know what I am doing is best for me, and that I am worth it. I may not be friends with that person that was mean to me, but I have so much more. I have a global network of friends that share the same passion as i do. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE?

“I’m not weird, I’m a limited edition!” <3

I AM AMAZING AND #CHEERFITSTRONG BECAUSE . . .

 . . .I work hard to be the best version of me everyday in all I do!

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

Ambassador Feature: Kenzie Williams

Ambassador Feature: Kenzie Williams

by | Oct 5, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

#BOOtOutBullying

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR | KENZIE WILLIAMS

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

***To recognize ‘Bullying Prevention Month’ this October, we will have special ambassador features every week for the rest of this month. We reached out to some of our amazing ambassadors to share with us how they #BOOtOutBullying – we are proud to have such an inspiring community of leaders and motivators!***

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A TIME YOU FELT BULLIED AND HOW IT MADE YOU FEEL? 

Last year I was questioned why my dad was black and why I didn’t have straight hair!!! I wasn’t upset about my dad, but I wanted to know why I was different? I kept asking my mom if I could straighten my hair and dye it blonde – I felt like something was wrong with me.

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Kenzie Williams
#BOOtOutBullying

 

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS BEING BULLIED?

The best advice I can give to someone that is being bullied is remember we are all different, and that’s OK! It’s what makes us all unique and special . . .and also, tell someone!

You are not alone, and together we can fight it!

HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE AND SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES?

l motivate my friends and family by telling them “be the best you can be! If you believe it, you can achieve it!”

HOW HAS BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

Being a CHEERFIT ambassador has allowed me to meet people who are very encouraging and supportive. It has given me confidence to push forward with things when I feel they may be too hard.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE?

“If you can believe it, you can achieve it!”

“I AM AMAZING AND #CHEERFITSTRONG BECAUSE . . .

. . . I am different, I am unique, I am smart, I am beautiful, I can conquer anything, I am strong, I am ME!” <3

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

Ambassador Feature: Mikayla Alexander

Ambassador Feature: Mikayla Alexander

by | Oct 1, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

#BOOtOutBullying

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR | MIKAYLA ALEXANDER

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

***To recognize ‘Bullying Prevention Month’ this October, we will have special ambassador features every week for the rest of this month. We reached out to some of our amazing ambassadors to share with us how they #BOOtOutBullying – we are proud to have such an inspiring community of leaders and motivators!***

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A TIME YOU FELT BULLIED AND HOW IT MADE YOU FEEL? 

I was in the first grade last year and I was bullied by classmates and my teacher and it made me sad because your teacher is supposed to help you and make you feel safe, and that wasn’t the case.

It got so bad that I got injured on the playground – a student hit me in the head with a swing and nobody did anything about it. . . not the principal, assistant principal or my teacher, and that hurt my feelings because I was a very new student and that hurt a lot.

Now I’m in the 2nd grade and I have a new and nicer teacher who doesn’t tolerate bullying.

Even though I was bullied the first day of school after my parents talked to the teacher, it doesn’t happen anymore which makes me happy!

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Mikayla Alexander
#BOOtOutBullying

 

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS BEING BULLIED?

If you are getting bullied, tell your parents and don’t wait and be quiet because otherwise nothing will be done about it! So tell your parents and your teacher and talk about what’s going on and it will be so much better – you will feel better about it!

HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE AND SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES?

l like be there for my family and teammates and if they need to talk, I’m here for them. If they have something important to them, I’m there to show my support!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS?

I love that I passed the 1st grade and that I made it to level 1 in gymnastics. I’m working very hard to be the best person and cheerleader I can be and I accomplished that and I’m so proud of myself!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

I’m so happy CHEERFIT is letting me express myself and speak out on something that’s close to my heart and I thank them so much for this opportunity.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE?

“If you fall, dust yourself off and fly again.”

“I AM AMAZING AND #CHEERFITSTRONG BECAUSE . . .

 . . .I am smart and I am kind!”

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

Sammie Litten: Crushing the Stereotype

Sammie Litten: Crushing the Stereotype

by | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog

When you think of a cheerleader, what do you think of? A strong, confident athlete with great work ethic and determination, right? Well, I know you and I feel that way. But some people still have that stereotypical idea of cheerleaders as peppy girls who just smile and wave at the football games. But we’re so much more than that these days. So what are those stereotypes you still hear floating around?

 

Cheerleaders aren’t athletes.

Uh, you try and be thrown ten feet in the air and flip and spin around twice. Or throw a human being with one arm and then catch their feet again in ONE HAND. Yeah how about now? 

 

Men shouldn’t be cheerleaders.

Wrong, wrong, wrong. Did you know the first cheer squad consisted of all men? Yep. Now-a-days it’s completely normal for a team to consist of half men (minus all-girl groups, of course). On my team had manly men, men who were passionate about the sport, men who came from football teams and just wanted to throw people in the air, and men who could tumble better than every girl on the team. Men and cheerleading go hand in hand these days, get it….hand in hand?

 

Cheerleaders are dumb.

Most teams today require a certain GPA or have standards as to what grades we have to keep up to be on the team. I know in college, we had to complete so many hours of study hall and if your grades were still slipping your hours were bumped up. Fail out? Ineligible which means, yep, no cheering for you. This means there’s no stupid cheerleaders these days people.

 

All cheerleaders do is yell from the sidelines.

False. We not only cheer on the sidelines, we entertain and pump up the crowd. We have a job to keep our fans entertained and spirited no matter how well our team is doing. But there’s also competitive cheerleading which many people don’t realize. We perform routines with tough tumbling passes, sky high acrobatics, and sometimes dances and cheers. It’s so much more than just being a sideline cheerleader.

 

Cheerleading isn’t even dangerous.

A study by the Journal of Pediatrics said that cheerleading is the most dangerous sport for females because of the high risks of concussions and catastrophic injuries. Because there’s so much more acrobatics and gymnastics involved in cheerleading today the risk of injury is greater which definitely makes it a dangerous sport!

 

And then the age old stereotype….Cheerleading isn’t a sport.

I went to a division one school, and I was considered an athlete at my school which meant I technically “played a sport”. A sport is defined as: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Not only do we physically exert ourselves WHILE performing skills, but we do it on a field, court, and on a competition floor! Yeah, we’re multi-talented.

 

So, how can we break these stereotypes of cheerleaders? By working harder than anyone else, doing awesome in school, and showing people we’re more than just pom poms on the sidelines! What do you think are some of the most common stereotypes?

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates and ambassador-only giveaways!

Sammie

Sammie Litten is University of Central Florida cheerleading alumni living and working in Orlando. She continues to spread her love and passion for cheer every day. She has been a cheerleader since the young age of 4 and enjoys many aspects of cheerleading such as co-ed partner stunting, game day cheers, working out, and doing her game day hair and makeup. Her favorite cheer memory is cheering on her Knights in Ireland against Penn State. 

Ambassador Feature: Camarie Johnson

Ambassador Feature: Camarie Johnson

by | Sep 24, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“I have goals and dreams for myself and I won’t stop until they are met.“

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: CAMARIE JOHNSON

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

My most difficult challenge in cheer has been myself – my mental blocks and self doubts.

I am the only one who stands between accomplishing a certain skill. I have had to find my center focus and believe in myself as mush as my coaches believe in me. I practice non stop there is not a moment that goes by that I am not active in some way shape or form. I have goals and dreams for myself and I won’t stop until I they are met.

Fitness is so important in my journey – it helps me stay active, strong and healthy.

It helps correct my form and posture to throw a beautiful back tuck. It helps keep myself and my flyer safe when she’s up in the air. Overall the way it makes me feel is priceless . . .

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Camarie Johnson

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?

I am currently saving my change in my piggy bank so that I am able to donate it all to a children’s hospital so the children are able to have a smile on there face during their hard times. I am also a spirit box ambassador and I am promoting the Be Kind movement – I have little business cards to hand out for those that are sad, upset or need a friend to talk to. Everyone has a story to tell, so why not be kind . . . we don’t know what they may be going through!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS?

 I was currently selected to be a feature model with Crazy Pants. I was a straight A honor roll student all last year. I have recently learned new tumble passes and I am working on my layout!!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part about being a CHEERFIT ambassador is the getting fit part and being able to share that with others and also challenging myself to do more than I did yesterday.

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

Oh wow, it has helped me with so much, for starters – believing in myself! I can do anything I set my mind to and I have done just that. It has helped my tumbling, I have so much more strength to throw a tumble pass. I am stronger and am able to hold up my flyer longer. It has motivated me to keep going and never look back.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

If you’re on the fence about it, just do it! You won’t regret it. You are automatically welcomed in like family. Everyone is so friendly and helpful with everything the energy and love is out of this world. Everyone wants what is best for not only themselves but for you also. They are my forever family.

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Cheer shoes, lipstick & hair spray

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Shake it Off – Taylor Swift

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Superman/burpees

FAVORITE QUOTE:

You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
Oh the place you’ll go! – Dr Seuss

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I am the youngest of 2 brothers!

I have a pet hamster his name is Tiny and he is so fluffy!

I have a pet goldfish named Goldie!

I love Unicorns

Cheer & Tumble is my Passion!

I love to model and do photoshoots

I am a pageant girl ❤️

I am currently aN Official Crazy Pants Model, Spirit Box Ambassador & a Sugar Lulu Girl

Math is my FAVORITE subject

I am pretty shy, but once I get to know you I talk non stop.

My dream is to be on a Worlds Cheerleading Team and one day compete in the Olympics, I would also love to walk in New York Fashion ❤️

My parents are my biggest supporters!!! 

My coach Liz & Ashley are my biggest motivators – they never give up on me and push me to be the best I can be because they truly BELIEVE IN ME!!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

I am 8 yrs old entering my 4th season in All Star Prep competitive cheer. I am currently on a Level 2 cheer team and a level 3/4 Tumble class. Off the mat I am very quiet and shy, but when it’s time to perform I am a whole new person I bring it all to the mat!!

I love to cheer, tumble, model and sing!! I love playing with my friends and reading! A good book can take you to a million different places. I am so glad my mom signed me up with CHEERFIT because it has shown me so many new and fun ways to stay active.

Thank you so much for sharing your story Camarie! We are so happy to have you in the ambassador family and love how motivated you are about fitness, as well as being kind to others through special movements and causes! Keep being awesome – we look forward to your many accomplishments as we follow you on your CHEERFIT journey! 🙂

#CHEERFITSTRONG

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

Flexibility for Flyers

Flexibility for Flyers

by | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Workout Wednesday

FLEXIBILITY FOR FLYERS

Oh hey flyers – this one is for you! As a flyer you take a lot of heat for your stunt group – and the pressure to advance your flexibility, improve your range of motion, and technique can sometimes be stressful – until now!

This week’s #WORKOUTWEDNESDAY is designed specifically for flyers to strengthen their hamstrings and lower back to increase flexibility, while working your core to improve balance and technique! So round up the flyers on your team or at your gym and give this week’s #WorkoutWednesday your full attention. We can’t wait to see you check in on Instagram & the CHEERFIT Community! Upload your workout selfie and tag @cheerfittraining #CHEERFITSTRONG

EXERCISE 1: INCHWORM PUSH-UP

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FOCUS AREA: hamstrings, shoulders & core

EXERCISE 2: STABILITY BALL PULL INS

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FOCUS AREA: shoulders, core & back flexibility

EXERCISE 3: SCISSOR CRUNCHES

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FOCUS AREA: core & lower back

EXERCISE 4: BURPEE

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FOCUS AREA: hamstrings & Core